Satellite Communications System Security Engineer, Senior

Company: Booz Allen Hamilton
Location: Annapolis Junction
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Satellite Communications System Security Engineer, Senior The Opportunity: Are you seeking an opportunity to enhance your expertise in satellite communications systems, including devices, implanting security systems, and identifying tools, that will support our country and safeguard our nation? As a Satellite Communications Systems Security Engineer, you will identify the necessary tools, security systems, devices, and applications required to assess vulnerabilities and recommend optimal solutions and security strategies. Your experience is needed to develop and implement security solutions that protect our military and infrastructure. Join a team of communications and systems engineers supporting engineering, sustainment, and management of communications systems. You’ll perform ongoing system analyst activities for programs, perform risk assessments of systems and equipment, assist engineers with identifying solutions for vulnerabilities, create and map Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGs ) , submit change requests for system components, develop a Plan of Action and Milestones ( POA & M ) , create documentation supporting Risk Management Framework ( RMF ) accreditations, perform vulnerability management using automated systems, and create and submit RMF packages. You’ll brief the technical security posture to client leadership, prepare brief slides and summaries of vulnerabilities, and advise on how to prevent and mitigate future security threats. In this role, you’ll closely impact a national security level communications system that provides vital information to strategic and tactical users of the DoD Teleport communications systems. With mentoring, challenging hands-on problem-solving, and opportunities to learn new tools and skills, we focus on growing as a team to make the best solutions for our customers. What You’ll Work On: Develop relationships quickly and easily with other teams, communicating the complexities of security with a wide variety of audiences, including senior management. Implement infrastructure and cybersecurity controls, including enhanced detection and vulnerability capabilities and improved event correlation in large enterprises. Perform risk and vulnerability assessments in network, system, and application areas and leverage big data analytics and traditional security event types to identify advanced threats or indicators of compromise. Participate in the development of test strategies and c ond uct of testing, validating, and implementing applicable STIG requirements for current or new systems. C ond uct periodic self-assessments of systems to ensure STIG compliance and create STIG checklists to support periodic self-assessments. Perform Information Assurance Vulnerability Management ( IAVM ) activities such as IA vulnerability alerts, bulletins, and tasking orders and develop a systematic approach for responses to IAVM related issues to maintain system compliance. Join us. The world can’t wait. You Have: 7 years of experience implementing, testing, and validating STIGs, performing system self?assessments, and creating STIG checklists 7 years of experience executing IAVM actions, such as IAVA alerts, bulletins, or tasking orders, and developing compliant engineering responses 7 years of experience deploying and validating ESS, ACAS, and CMRS, analyzing ACAS scans, developing remediation strategies, and implementing patches and upgrades 7 years of experience reviewing cybersecurity and engineering change requests to ensure operational availability and compliance Knowledge of RMF and its application to networks and IT systems, such as Cisco routers, switches, Active Directory, or access control Ability to manage users in Windows or Linux and administer VMs in VMware or Hyper?V Ability to accredit and secure DoD systems using RMF, perform IAVA analysis, document POA&Ms, and prepare security assessment artifacts Top Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering Security Certification Nice If You Have: Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills Cybersecurity Certification, such as CISSP or Certified Ethical Hacker Certification, or Networking Certification, such as Network or Cisco Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided . Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility. Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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